Kettering University

Prerequisties: PHYS-224, PHYS-225, MATH-203
Corequisites: EE-211, MATH-204 Minimum Class Standing: NA
This is an introductory course presenting fundamental DC and AC circuit analysis techniques. Topics include circuit variables and elements; resistors, inductors, capacitors and transformers; and sinusoidal steady- state analysis with power calculations. Laboratory experience is designed to reenforce the fundamental analysis techniques discussed in class. Terms Offered: All

Prerequisite: None Corequisite: EE-210
Minimum Class Standing: NA
This is an introductory laboratory course designed to reinforce the fundamental analysis techniques discussed in EE-210, Circuits I. Topics include safe use of laboratory equipment and experimental verification of analysis techniques. Terms Offered: All

Prerequisite: PHYS 224/225 Corequisite: MATH-204, MECH-231L

Prerequisites: EE-210, PHYS-224/225
Minimum Class Standing: JR
Basics of electromagnetic fields and applications are studied. Topics include: vector analysis; gradient, divergence, and curl; electrostatic fields; electrostatic boundary-value problems; magnetostatic fields; magnetic circuits; and Maxwell's equations for time- varying fields. Terms Offered: All

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Prerequisites: EE-210, MATH-204 Corequisite: EE-332
Minimum Class Standing: NA
A second course in circuit analysis. Topics include: first- and second- order transient circuit analysis, the Fourier series, three-phase circuits, resonance, filters, Bode plots and magnetically coupled circuits. Terms Offered: All

Prerequisites: EE-210, EE-211, CE-210
Minimum Class Standing: JR
The basic building blocks used in electronic engineering are studied. Topics include: operational amplifiers; diodes; bipolar and MOS devices; basic transistor configurations; bipolar and MOSFET digital logic circuits. Terms offered: All

Prerequisites: EE-210/211 Corequisite: EE-320
Minimum Class Standing: NA
This is an introductory laboratory course designed to reinforce the topics in EE-320, Electronics I. Experiments include: operational amplifiers; diodes; transistor configurations; bipolar and MOSFET digital circuits. Terms Offered: All

Prerequisite: EE-212, MECH-231L
Minimum Class Standing: NA
Basics of power electronic circuits and applications are studied. Topics include operational amplifiers; diodes; bipolar-junction transistors; metal-oxide semiconductor field-effect transistors; insulated-gate bipolar-junction transistors; thyristors; 555-timer; controlled rectifiers; chopper circuits; inverters; and voltage controllers. Emphasis will be placed upon fuel cell related applications. This course will not satisfy the requirements of an Electrical of Computer Engineering degree. Terms Offered: Summer, Fall

Prerequisites: EE-210/211, EE-320/321 or PHYS-342
Minimum Class Standing: JR
This is an introductory course on the principles of semiconductor processing for modern integrated circuits. Topics include brief review of semiconductor devices and semiconductor circuit families, modern CMOS technology and process flow, crystal growth, semiconductor processing, thin film deposition, oxidation, etching, lithography and an introduction to clean room principles. Principles of manufacturing process control and modeling for manufacturability will be presented. Computer simulation will be extensively used where appropriate. This course will focus on the processes needed to produce modern silicon very large-scale integrated (VLSI) circuits. As time allows, there will be a brief introduction to additional processes needed to produce optical devices, nanotechnology, and MEMS (micro electromechanical systems) which are becoming increasingly important. Terms Offered: Summer, Fall

Prerequisites: EE-210, MATH-204
Minimum Class Standing: JR
Introductory continuous-time and discrete-time signals and systems are studied. Topics include: linear time- invariant systems, the Laplace transform, and the z-transform. Emphasis will be placed on applications of the theory to real systems and the use of computer simulation to verify class concepts. Terms Offered: All

Prerequisite: EE-240
Minimum Class Standing: JR
Advanced concepts of electromagnetic fields are studied. Topics include: propagation of uniform plane waves in various material media; transmission line analysis; electromagnetic wave propagation in waveguides; and antennas. Terms Offered: Winter, Spring

Prerequisites: EE-211, EE-240 Corequisite: EE-310
Minimum Class Standing: JR
Operating principles and design concepts of various types of electrical machines are studied. Topics include: magnetic circuits, single-phase and three-phase transformers; dc motors and generators; three-phase alternators; synchronous motors; induction motors and single-phase motors. Terms Offered: Winter, Spring

Prerequisites: EE-210/211
Minimum Class Standing: JR
Basic structure of electrical power systems and characteristics of power transmission lines, transformers and generators are studied. Topics include: representation of power systems; symmetrical three-phase fault analysis; symmetrical components; unsymmetrical fault computations; and network analyzers. Terms Offered: Winter, Spring

Prerequisites: EE-210/211, EE-240
Minimum Class Standing: JR
Insulation overvoltage-tests are studied. Topics include: generation of high, direct, alternating, and impulse voltages; voltage multiplier circuits; resonant transformers ; resistive, capacitive and mixed high-voltage dividers; sphere gaps; electrostatic voltmeters; Kerr Cell; and electrostatic coupling and interference. Terms Offered: Summer, Fall

Prerequisites: EE-210, EE-240
Minimum Class Standing: JR
Issues involved in designing electrical and electronic systems to achieve electromagnetic compatibility are studied. Topics include: interference sources; government regulations limiting conducted and radiated omissions; electric and magnetic field noise coupling; grounding; filtering; shielding; electrostatic discharge; spectral analysis of electromagnetic interference; design methods for minimizing radiated emissions from digital circuits; and measurement of system emissions and susceptibility. Terms Offered: Summer, Fall

Prerequisites: EE-310, EE-320/321
Minimum Class Standing: JR
Advanced concepts of electronic engineering are studied. Topics include: nonlinear circuits; active filters; differential and multistage amplifiers; pulse and switching circuits; integrated circuits; and electronic system design. Terms Offered: Winter, Spring

Prerequisites: EE-310, EE-320/321
Minimum Class Standing: SR
Speed control and dynamic representation of electric motors are studied. Topics include: characteristics of diodes; diacs; thyristors; and MOSFET's; thyristor gate firing circuits; operating principles of AC/DC, DC/DC and DC/AC converter circuits; and computer-aided state-space analysis of the dynamic response of the converter circuits. Terms Offered: Winter, Spring

Prerequisites: EE-310, EE-320
Minimum Class Standing: SR
Advanced concepts of electronic engineering are studied. Topics include: nonlinear circuits; active filters; pulse and switching circuits; integrated circuits; and digital electronic design. Terms Offered: Winter, Spring

Prerequisites: EE-210, EE-320
Minimum Class Standing: JR
Basic semiconductor theory for solid-state devices, diode theory, and applications of theory for transistors are studied. Topics include: energy bands, carrier statistics, equilibrium carrier concentrations, carrier transport, electrostatic devices, diode I-V characteristics, optical device applications, microwave device effects, and BJT, JFET, MESFET and MOSFET transistor models. Terms Offered: Winter, Spring

Prerequisites: CE-210, EE-320
Minimum Class Standing: SR
Design techniques and basic theory of integrated circuit design are discussed. Topics include: review of the semiconductor physics associated with NMOS and CMOS devices; NMOS and CMOS circuits; CMOS logic forms; stick diagrams and combinational networks; fabrication techniques; layout techniques using CAD tools ; circuit extraction and analysis; standard cell design; introduction to VHDL and application design using VHDL memory devices including RAMs and ROMs; various registers including dynamic latches; Field Programmable Gate Arrays; and reliability of VLSI devices and systems. An integrated circuit project is completed. Terms Offered: Summer, Fall

Prerequisites: EE-230, EE-310, EE-320, MATH-408
Minimum Class Standing: JR
The study of methods used in electronic communication systems. Topics include: Fourier Transforms; analysis of distortion over a communication channel; autocorrelation of deterministic and random signals; energy and power spectral density; amplitude modulation; frequency modulation; phase modulation; digital line coding and modulation; communication circuitry. Terms Offered: Summer, Fall

Prerequisites: EE-310
Minimum Class Standing: JR
Time and frequency domain representations of control systems are studied. Topics include: stability criteria; root locus methods; frequency response techniques; s-plane design methods. Design and evaluation of control systems are supplemented with computer aided control system design software. Terms Offered: Winter, Spring

Prerequisites: EE-320/321, EE-332
Minimum Class Standing: JR
Basic principles, design, and applications of digital signal processing systems are presented. Topics include: review of discrete-time signals and systems, the z-transform, discrete-time Fourier analysis, the Discrete Fourier Transform, the Fast Fourier Transform, digital filter structures, FIR filters, and IIR filters. The course includes extensive use of MATLAB and experimental Terms Offered: Winter, Spring

Prerequisite: EE-344
Minimum Class Standing: JR
Matrix analysis of power system networks is studied. Topics include: power flow study of large scale interconnected power systems using Gauss-Seidel and Newton-Raphson methods; computer-aided short circuit analysis of large systems; economic operation of power networks; transient stability analysis; overvoltage calculations; and fundamentals of power system protection. Terms Offered: Summer, Fall

Prerequisites: CE-210, CE-320, EE-210/211, EE-230, EE-240,

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Prerequisite: None
Minimum Class Standing: Senior Standing
The student completes a self-directed study project in an area of interest related to Electrical Engineering. Each independent study must be based on a written proposal approved by the EE curriculum committee and a faculty advisor, who will be responsible for guiding the student in the study and assessing the student's performance. Terms Offered: All